What happened on Wednesday April 22, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1981:

• USSR Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development program.
• West German Metal Workers Strike Nearly one million metal workers in West Germany initiated a nationwide strike, demanding better wages and working conditions during a period of economic uncertainty.
• Major Bank Robbery in Tucson A significant bank heist occurred at the First National Bank of Arizona in Tucson, with more than $3.3 million stolen, which was considered the largest US bank robbery at that time.
• Fernando Valenzuela's Impressive Pitching Performance Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela achieved his third shutout in just four starts, showcasing exceptional pitching skills and marking himself as a rising star in Major League Baseball.
• Chilean Copper Workers Strike Approximately 10,000 copper workers in Chile went on strike, likely protesting labor conditions or wage disputes in the country's crucial copper mining industry.

Events in 1981

April 22, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 22, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1981

April 22, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 112th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1981 can also be written as 4/22/1981 in the US and as 22/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1981:

• Katerina Georgiadou
• Luis Collazo
• Jolyon Rubinstein
• Giorgio Fontana
• Ken Dorsey

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 22nd

April 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
2. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
3. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
4. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
5. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning

April 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Stevie Wonder - Lately
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 22, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Champaign - How 'bout Us
5. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 1981 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 07:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1981

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Someone born on April 22, 1981 is:

44 years and 22 days old,

or 528 months and 22 days old,

or 2299 weeks

or 16093 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1981?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 22, 1981.

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